As a supporter and sponsor of the Worcester Wine Festival we were happy to hear the second annual “week of wine” is scheduled from September 4th through the 9th; with the Grand Tasting taking place on Saturday, September 8th at Union Station in Worcester.
Organizers of the Worcester Wine Festival had one thing on their mind when they conceived of last year’s inaugural event: sophistication. Given all of the positive growth in the hospitality industry over the last few years, organizers and sponsors felt Worcester deserved this. They hoped it would be a two-day symposium intended for wineries, distributors, and vineyards to reach area restaurants, stores, and consumers. When nearly 1,500 participants turned out for the inaugural festival, the festival’s founders knew they had tapped into something that was missing and needed in the region.
This year, the Worcester Wine Festival will grow three times in size, stretching to six days of intimate paired dinners, nuanced brunches, and of course – the Grand Tasting at Union Station. The festivities will run from September 4th-9th in and around Worcester.
The Festival’s wine dinners and brunches will be held at area restaurants known for their wine programs and include Willy’s Steakhouse, Bocado Wine Bar, Sonoma at the Beechwood, deadhorse hill, Altea’s, and Lock 50. Chefs will prepare exclusive pairing menus for the occasion and have an intimate dinner within their restaurant for a small number of attendees. Tickets are on sale now.
The Grand Tasting is set to return to Union Station on Saturday, September 8th and remains the most hotly anticipated event of the busy week. A variety of excellent food vendors will also be on hand providing samples and sustenance for guests. A limited number of VIP tickets are still available on the Worcester Wine Festival’s website. The VIP Lounge includes tastings of exclusive wines, complimentary small bites, premium hydration, and comfortable seating.
